Education Programme Officer – EU Project (Jigawa, Nigeria)

About the role

The Education Programme Officer will support the EU‑INTPA project in Jigawa, Nigeria, providing operational and technical assistance to deliver education activities. Working under the Education Programme Coordinator, the role involves planning, monitoring, and reporting to meet donor requirements and ensure community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Support coordination and implementation of the EU‑INTPA project in Kano and Jigawa states.
• Participate in community mapping, school identification, and selection of ABEP facilitators.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, collect monitoring data, and track output indicators.
• Facilitate relationships with community leaders, government officials, and partners to ensure buy‑in and a “Do No Harm” approach.
• Assist in preparing narrative and technical reports in line with donor requirements.
• Contribute to baseline, needs, and market assessments.
• Support planning and coordination of state and LGA level engagements with education authorities and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary education or equivalent experience in education, development, or related fields.
• Experience working in project coordination or implementation, preferably in education programmes.
• Ability to work closely with community, religious, and local leaders.
• Child Safeguarding Level 3 clearance, with regular contact with children or young people.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• One‑year fixed‑term contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work on a EU‑funded education project in Nigeria.